Sophumelela Youth Development Programme

It is when we work together that we can be able to achieve our set goals. It is also in the interest of the general community to ensure that our young people are well taken care of, to ensure a promising future for the country.

SYDP calls upon the Government, Businesses, and Citizens to come together and build this beautiful country of ours through working with the young people.

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It has been a long journey and you have supported us throughout the year. Without your support, we would not have been a blessing to our beneficiaries.

Thank you for your support.

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You are hereby invited to bid for appointment as an External Reviewer of our 2024 Annual Financial Statements (AFS).

We came, we ran, we had aerobics, and it was all fun while we were addressing our health, fitness, and wellbeing. Congratulations to Siyanda Tunzi who claimed position 1, position 2 Khazimla Kolisi who is a learner from Nathaniel Nyaluza SSS, and Simamkele Masinja claiming position number three who is a learner from Khutliso Daniels SSS.

Thank you to Makana Local Municipality, The Learning Trust, Social Employment Fund, Golden Key International Honour Society, Joza Aerobics & Fitness Club, Elakuthi Pty Ltd , Sound & Print Studio, Herotel National, Jusaqua, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Lu-M Photography for collaborating with us for the success of the event.

Poster designed by Loid Icebo Lakho Ntshoko
📸Lu-M Photography

We are getting closer to the day. The 🎟 are available.

We encourage adults who will not be able to attend to buy tickets that can be donated to learners who may not afford to pay for the tickets.

Washaa!!!🔥🔥🔥

The journey continues.

We are excited as we partner with Makana Local Municipality, Sound & Print Studio, The Learning Trust, Joza Aerobics & Fitness Club, Golden Key International Honour Society, Elakuthi, and Jusaqua to bring you a 5km Fun Run with Aerobics.

09 Nov 2024

Noluthando Hall: Makhanda

Fun Run Registration: 06:00 - 06:45
Fun Run: 07:00 - 08:00
Aerobics: 08:30 - 11:30

Tickets
Adults: R50
Children: R25

Washaaa!!!!

20 September 2024, Sophumelela Youth Development Programme (SYDP), held a career exhibition for the Khutliso Daniles SSS, Nathaniel Nyaluza SSS, and TEM Mrwetyana SSS learners. The aim was to alert learners about possible careers that are founded through exploring the TVET College route. Eastcape Midlands College- Corporate profile was represented by Mr. S. Masoka who informed learners about courses and programmes offered at the institution as well as where those campuses are located.

Loid Icebo Lakho Ntshoko also equipped learners with careers found within the use of audio. He started by sharing where his love of music began which also made him want to be able to produce his songs and for other artists. Mr. Ntshoko encouraged learners to explore possible career opportunities within the audio industry and not just to enjoy listening to music but also to ask how and who does the work to ensure people enjoy the sound.

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was in the house to notify learners that NSFAS applications were opened from 16 September 2024 for those who are to go to TVET Colleges as well as universities in 2025. Mr. A. Nyangiwe encouraged learners to be honest when submitting applications to avoid delays from their applications.

Learners were equipped as they were made aware that TVET Colleges take learners who have passed Grade 9 in the National Certificate (Vocational) also known as NCV stream and those who have passed Grade 12 in the R191 stream, and the short skills programmes offered in the various TVET Colleges.

SYDP appreciates:
Ms. K. Mgandela for directing the programme keeping our learners entertained and not forgetting to share her journey in academics. We wish her well in the upcoming exams and future endeavours.
Ms. Y. Mthsotana led the South African National Anthem with pride, and for gracing us with her presence even though she had to report to duty immediately.
Mr. A. Daweti, and Ms. A. Jali, who are products of Eastcape Midlands TVET College and interns of SYDP for having the courage to put such a programme together.
Ms. A. Pini and her team the SEF participants in the organisation, who was also a photographer for the day.
Makana Local Municipality for permitting us to make use of Noluthando Hall.
Jusaqua for collaborating with us to ensure that we did not go thirsty. Water is life and purified water is health.

People of Makana Local Municipality this one is for you. Having received a number of CVs from the youth of Makana we highly recommend that you attend the 16 July session.

It is said to commence at 09:00

NEWS📢
Aligning TVET Skills with the Job Market through Public Private Partnership

The Department of Employment and Labour to launch a student database registration programme at the Eastcape Midlands TVET College Grahamstown campus. The Department will assist the campus in providing their bus service for capturing students Cvs on their database and also offer career counselling. Current students and former students are also encouraged to take part in this event.

Venue:
-15 July on Grahamstown Campus
-16 July Makana Municipality Hall

Please come prepared with your
ID (Identity document) and
CV (Curriculum Vitae)

For more information contact: Wanda Mboleka at 046 602 4100

Have you passed your grade 12?

Are you an unemployed graduate?

Are you based in Makhanda?

Would you like to work with High School Learners?

Do you have the skills and abilities to tutor Grade 8-11 Learners?

Do you have the skills and abilities to mentor Grade 8-12 Learners?

Well if that is the case, please send your CV to [email protected] and we will add you to our database.

Send your CV no later than 05 July 2024 and who knows, we might give you a call soon. 🙂🙂🙂

As we close off the week. These learners have a Friday with a difference.

We say no more to homeworks being done in class during last minutes before the teacher comes in.

We say yes to boosted self-esteem and confidence.

Happy weekend till we meet again Monday.

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We would like to take this time and appreciate all the individuals who made this beautiful day a success. Your finances towards the fundraising have been well received, and the toiletries for the learners will go a long way.

To the individuals who saw the weather and encouraged us not to postpone, even when it meant changing the venue due to unforeseen circumstances you were our heroes today.

Joza Aerobics & Fitness Club your counsel is highly appreciated as words can never be enough. Today we saw our learners enjoying themselves as they ignored the chilly weather, we say cheers to more collaborations.

We humbly apologise to all those individuals that could not be part of the session due to unanticipated matters.

Donations are still welcomed.

We are just counting few hours and we sweat while having fun.

Tickets are still available and will also be sold at the door.

Get ready and do not miss out.

See you tomorrow. 😊

We are excited to invite you to an amazing session for the benefit of your health as well as those learners in need.

Tickets are available. We would highly appreciate toiletries donations such as toothpaste, skin moisturizer, black shoe polish, and roll on.

Let's meet as follows:

06 April 2024
Joza indoor sport centre
09:00 - 12:00